Brendan Abell Hurson
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 53–44, Brendan Abell Hurson is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. He earned a law degree from University of Maryland School of Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law) in 2005. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 4, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 53–44
- Education
- Providence College 2000 · University of Maryland Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law) 2005
- Succeeded
- George Jarrod Hazel
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | District of Maryland · succeeded George Jarrod Hazel | Biden (D) | 53–44 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| Providence College | B.A. | 2000 |
| University of Maryland School of Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law) | J.D. | 2005 |
2 years on the District of Maryland. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).